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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-07-29

The following patents were granted
for the week ending July 10, 1887, 70.
ported expressly for this paper by joe
II. Hunter, Solicitor OF American aud
Foreign Patents, Washington, y. =.
w. A. Dill, Buffalo. adjustable gate
Adrian Hit, Rushville, wind vaue motor
Tor clocks }. Z. Lewmsn, Lestterw God,
mole trap; r. j. Lindsay, Ii Fayctte.
planter; A. Martin, Evansville, whifile-
.ree iron; Chas. Orth, Goshen. brush ;
A. l.. Tector. Indianapolis, clutch for in
testine machines: >. h. Van Houton,
Patriot, fire grenade.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-07-29

Police Surgeon Wilton has disc0vefo1
that roostsrs Of this years sprisg erop
are fast learning to crow and are having
. hard time Of H. Some Wy Or 0thGf
they fail 10 get proper grip On their 90
cal Chords They start on a ascsodiae
scale, and then stump their t0oss - -
speak, and 20 fptsling down the scgls
producing sound like the distant bray
Of mule and the noise made b. Wags
On going Il rapid rate over corduroy
road. They don't seem 70 b abls 10 -
the brakes right when they gUt sonEeu1.
But the young hens don't miBd lho d.
cord. In fact, they like Il. and csse ~
miriug glsnces q the young cock % ehe
walk when be has blown bic blast snd
encourage him to DO Il sodbs n0f0--
Evansville Courier.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-07-29

Petersburg News: "Wm. Merrick'
who owns one Of the finest farms IN Clay
township, last week thrcshed his wheat
and from sixteen acres he received 56U
bushels Of first-clsss wheat-an average
or thirty-fvc bushels per acre. Sixty
acres Of his crop yielded an average Of
twcnty-six bushels pcr acre. What
farmer can beat this ~
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-07-29

Rosco Conkling is:relisbiy reported -
saving: III the Blaine Foraker ticket is
run under the banner Of the bloody shirt,
Mr. Cleveland will have walk over 10
the State OF New York. His majority
would run close Up 10 100000
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-07-29

shsibyvilis DEMOCRAT.
The Democrats OF Indiana will have
no trouble In fastening the responsibility
on the Republicans IN the House for the
failure OF legislation. The Republicans
cannot wigglc ont Of their position.
They refused 10 recognize the Senate,
and thus blocked al legislation. They
recognized Green Smith, however, when
they wanted him to sign their vouchers
for their pay. Green was oil right then,
you see.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-07-29

Three months ago the peach crop OF
Delaware" was posted ss IN "entire fail
urc The other day statistics showed
the owners OF the Delaware peach orch
ards had ordered 1.600,00O baskets. The
same class Of croakers have marked the
failure Of the Kansas corn crop, and the
proba billties are that Kansas will ship
corn 10 every part OF the world that
wants IL.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-07-29

The State Board Of Equalization has
decided to fx the assessment on the
Louisville Company's bridge o. 100000,
on the Kentucky and Indiana bridge 81
$4,000, and the Henderson bridge a
1900 900. Az these are sll new bridges,
assessed for the first time. the tax dupIi-
cate will be increased 3370, ,o00.-N. a.
Ledger.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-07-29

A negro living near Calera, Ala, let .
bite him for . straw hat
worth Is cents. He put blue-clay
poultice on the wound, swallowed some
plug tobacco, and next day started of
for camp-mecsing with the new hat
slanted over HE leit ear.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-07-29

The tobacco crop for 1887 has been
figured down to 30 and : fraction per
cent. Of the crop Of 1886 in the states Of
Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri
and Tennessee. Those who ere "longr
Oh the weed have : BONANZA.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-07-29

Grand Army Record.
The Grand Army Of the Republic
should cease fooIing around the ragged
aud slippery edge Of politics. Either
cast out entirely ihe political devil that
has already shown its blssphemous pres
euce or else sail in and show our hand
in square man-fashion.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-07-29

Sig Solomon, Of jasper. q n0W q
charge OF the Lehrburger clothIag stock
and will continue the business q Shoals.
Sig is wsII-kp0un BY our people - :
straight business man Of the trDe busi-
ness type the right man for the right
place. and will make the business 80.
Mr. Stilwell. his partner. Is also hers
preparing to open business IN shaps- -
ShOals Democrat.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-07-29

Probably the most extensive parcel
post system exists in Germany. In that
country. supposing il to Be provided
with such varied climate ss ours. the
fruit growers would distribute broad
cast in the cities return postal cards con-
tanning blank orders for four, i've or six
pound boxes OF fruit, which, on receipt
of the clip with the money order, would
be delivered BY next mail st the house
OF the customer Tons o: herring, but
ter and other articles are distributed al
over Germany In this way.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-07-29

The history Of the Pennsylvania oil
regions would read like . chapter from
the story Of Aladdin. The oil wells Of
the nine counties comprising the oil die
trict have been worth more than the
great Comstock lode Of precious metal
IN Nevada. The record shows that So
600 wells IN al have been bored Il . cost
OF $500 1000 600. and these have yielded
3lc,O00,0Oo barrels Of crude oil, worth q
the wells $500, 600 ,0C0.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-07-29

0rsbs Herald.
Omaha Boy M, the dsisy m0fniSo
Blanket has twenty page supplement.
Omaha Nav hat fools some of tbess
editors srei The idea of bringing 0us
supplements this time of year.
sDont you wsnt itf"
"Of course not. The carpets sss III
down.-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-07-29

Let II be remembered thst the preeshl
Democratic administration reduced tho
National debt 10 June 81. .655, ,726; dur.
ing the fiscal year just ended, Juns %
the same Democratic sdminissratigu ~
ducsdthe National debt 1lOg 707 ~.
These facts give the lie 70 the bsse chsrgs
e Of the Republican bosses Of tbs lsst
campaign.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-07-29

y. 4. Barnum celebrated his seventy.
seventh birthday recently 81 Bridgeport
Conn, with . clam-bakc 10 thirty chill
drcu, grandchildren aud grcst.grand-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-07-29
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Each subsequent insertion, 76 cts.
Longer advertisementsat A. the same rate.
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Notices OF appointment Of admins
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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-07-29

over 10000 pieces Of mail matter
were handled by the peusion once oms
cis!s last wear, and those people who a.
NOT receive an immediate reply 20 their
Ieuer 70 the department should remem'
her this.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-07-29

Anderson Democrat: The Indla0sps
oils Sentinel rings with al 10 old-tins
vigor. Its columns are 6Ilsd With Dem
ocratic ideas and principles. which srs
presented with such accuracy. cieafsees
and force fhss II makes The Dsmocfstic
heart glad. The ScntiBei's aggfesoise
and vigorous editorials arc appreciated
b. The Democracy thr0uehcut the Stnts.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-07-29

The Society OF tho Cincinnati has ~
ia possessiou fund " Sl3SoOo for the
crectiCu oI . statue 70 George Wash
Augtou.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-07-29

Council BlufFs has brsss band that
plays .Afarching Through Georgia
with such striking variations that The
borscs In the ncighborhood try to climb
eight foot fences.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-07-29

Kew York uorid.
The President does . fair share Of
for . man holding his respon.
siblc position. but he does too much Of
/, in the state Of New York. He should
extend his geographical knowledge, and
make the acquaintance Of the good pec-
ME who reside il the South and West
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-07-29

The daughter ot Geo. w. Clark Of
Newport. Ind. is five years and three
.nynths old. she weighs 1864 pounds,
and measures three feet around tho waist
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-07-29

Philssslphis csi'-
The Interstate Commerce isw hss"t
Affected the undertaken. lie carries .
many desdheads - ever.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-07-29

uf the ,S7 counties Of 0e0fgis. 10
enjoy local option, INT the iocxl cption
law does not apply 10 the manufscturs
and sale of wines made from grapes %
brandics. A. consequence local optics
IL not specially unpopular In Georgia
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-07-29

John e. New. the veteran editor -
tho indianapolis Journal, ? rock .rsooed
l,cpunlican. says that II Jim Blaine =
nominated for President. Indiana Viii
ru 25.COO strong against him.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-07-29

Washington, y. G., wss made ths
capital of the United States July =
I79s.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-07-29

Booms never strike sIespine t0wa.
They never slip into town like thiof
af night TO despoil them They nevsf
drop down out Of the sky Ike rain I'll
ready 20 Be utilized. A. . rule : boom
is nothing more Or les than : tssmend.
ous revival OF business, which inssslsbiy
succeed the persistent efforts Of s1erget-
ic hustlers, who plan wisely and con-
prehsnsively, and who utilise the ~
sources and advantages Of ths tswn II
= hich they live.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-07-29

CanneltOn Enquirer aud Rsp0flse /
The County Commissioners have sps
pointed Floyd Mason TO iill the unex-
pired term u Office Of Treasurer mado
vacant by the abscouding o. Hinton NIL
Ter. His bond was placed q t1OOos
which he promptly filled, giving -
bondsmen Jacob Heck. Domineck Van
derpool, Louis Dwysr and james Me-
Chimney. Gustave Huthsteissr snd los.
Clemens we're appoiatsd commIltse q
experts 70 exsmine the hooks Of tko Of
fce, and their invssligatt0u shows .
shortage Of about $4,000.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-05
THE EVERLASTING HIGGINS.
He Says the Winning Party Ought to
Rake Down the Pile
From The Eueninl Sun.


Mr.. Eugene Higgins, Appointment ClerI;
in the Treasury Department at Washington,
was prominent contrast to the dudes.
Every gambler from around ut Phil Days
would have been willing to recoup their
losses on Hanover the day before by giving
bic odds that the dudes were Mugwumps,
but not a man of them would take 100 TO
chance that "Hig," as be is affectionately
termed, stood in with the dudes, even If he
did nod to them.
MIR. Higgins wore home manufactured
era sui. of clothes and high white hat,
sat of nc the foundation with a two-for-a-
uuarter cigar He was trying to keep cool
by talking to G. G. Shayne, the fur man,
whose business suggested December tenn
pernture. Mr.. Shayne wanted to know IL
the Treasury Department had trusty agents
watching the gambols Of Alaska seals and
Canadian smugglers
"Just sent the best man in the business to
Sitka Hell stick 20 that fur company like
a healthy Baltimore crab 10 your finger.
lie comes from Southern Illinois, and was
recommended 10 ms By Morrison. He's
boes. there before, Lat 90 climate malSes
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-05
QUARANTINE NOTICE.
OFFICE HEALTH oSsrcr

L
SAVANNAH, GA, May /, 1887. (
From and after MAY Isl, 1881, the city oYdi-
nance which specifies the Quarantine require
nents TO be observed at the port Of Savannah.
Georgia, for period Of time ANNUALLY from Nav
1st to November 1st viii DO most rigidly en-.
forced.
Merchants and all other parties Interested
will be supplied with printed copies Of the Quar-
antine Ordinance upon application 10 office Of
Health Officer.
From and after this date and until further no
tice all steamships and vessels from South
America, Central America, Mexico West Indies,
Sicily. ports OF Italy south of 40,degs. North
latitude, and coast Of Africa beween
10 degs. North and IA degs. South latitude,
direct or via American port win be sub
1ected to close Quarantine and be required
TO report at the Quarantine Station and be
treated as being from infected OF suspected
ports or localities. Captains of these vessels
will have 10 remain at Quarantine Station until
their vessels are relieved.
All steamers and vessels from foreign ports
not included above, direct or via American
ports whether seeking, chartered or otherwise
VIII be required 20 remain in quarantins until
boarded and passed by the Quarantine Officer
Neither the Captains nor ann one on board OF
such vessels tDiH be dlto1ced to come to the cftv
until NE vessels are inspected and passed by th5
QliIrdntfte officer.
As ports or localities not herein enumerated
arc reported unhealthy TO the Sanitary Author-
ties, Quarantine restrictions against same Will
be enforced without further publication.
Inc quarantine regulation requiring the flying
Of hte quarantine flag on vessels subjected 10
detention or Inspection agiH be yiqicllD enforced
j. I. MCFARLAND. NJ D.. Health Officer
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-05
THE SOUTHERN COTTON OIL CO.
OFFICIAL.
ORDINANCE.


AN ORDINANCE, To authorize the Mayor and Al
dermen, Ia Council assembled 20 grant per-
mits for the excavation and erection Of areas
in the lanes Of the city, and to prescribe GER
tain conditions for the same
SECTION !. Be IL ordained bB the Mayor and
Aldermen Of The city IF SdUdHHdh IN Council
assembled That it shah and may be lawful for
Council at any time and from time to time to
grant, by resolution or otherwise permits to
owners of lots and improvements within the city
to excavate, construct and use areas extending
into the lanes of the city.
SEC. 2. That all such permits, unless otherwise
therein provided, shall be granted subject 10 the
conditions herein named and the acceptance OF
such permit, or the excavation, erection and use
of such area by any property owner, shall be
taken and construed as ON acceptance OF the
said conditions. and binding upon the said prop
erty owner and his assigns future owners ofthe
said property.
SEC. 3. All such areas including all walls and
material Of any sort In the construction of the
same shall not extend into the lane5for a dis
lance greater than four az feet from the line OF
said lot. They shall be set at such grade as the
proper officers OF the city may designate and
kept and maintained of such grade as may from
time to time be determined on forthe said lane
without any expense to the city. They shall be
used only for thepurposes of light and ventila-
ton, and for no other purpose what
soever, and shall be covered with
substantial wrought iron grating of such
and property passing through said lane, which
grating shall be Stationary aud mmovable,
and not set upon hinges or other devices ar
ranged for entrance and exit into the buildings
through said area.
SEC. 4. That the owners for the time being
Of any property, adjacent to which areas may
be erected under the provisions of this ordi-
nance shall indemnify and hold harmless the
Mayor and Aldermen of the city of Savannah,
Of and from any and all loss or danihge that
may accrue against IL by reason Of the excava-
ton, erection, use or occupation Of the area
herein provided for, or the obstruction Of tho
lanes OF the city.
SEC. s. That all ordinances or parts Of ordi-
nances conflicting with this ordinance be and
the same are hereby repealed Ia so far as they
so conflict.
Ordinance passed IN Council July 10, 1887.
RUFUS e. LESTER, Mayor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-05

LUbfBER.
LUMBER! LUMBER !

THE undersigned is now prepared 10 furnish
4 Lumber Of all descriptions, accurately
sawed to fifty feet ia length Orders earnestly
solicited. Prompfness guaranteed Nil on
A.. p and L. Railroad, thirteen miles from
Aulericis, Ca j. W BAILEY,
job Sumter COUNT. Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-05
QUARANTINE NOTICE.

OFFICE HEALTH OFFICER,
SAvANEAH, March 18th, 1885,.
Pilots OF the Port Of savannah are informed
that the Sapclo Quarantine Station viii be OPEN
ed on APRIL LIST. 1887.
Special attention Of the Pilots Is directed to
sections Nos ID and 14th Quarantine Rsgula
lions.
Most rigid enforcement Of quarantine regpla-
tious will be mainiain by the Health autfori-
ties. J. T. MCFARLAND, NJ d.,
~ Health Officer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-05
QUARANTINE NOTICE.

SAVANNAH April 5th 1857.
Notice Is hereby given that the Quarantins
officer Is instructed not to deliver letters to YES
sells which are not subjected to quarantine de-
tention, unless the name OF consi1nee and state
ment that tho vessel is ordered 70 some other
port appears upon the face of the envelope
This order is made necessary In consequence oe
the enormous bulk Of drumming letters sent To
the station for vessels which are 60 arrive.
j. 7. MCFARLAND, NJ d.,
Health Officar
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-01
James s. Staples.

The funeral of the late James S .Staples took
place yesterday afternoon at his residence,
No. q Wilmot street. The attendance of
prominent citizens, who have been the life
long friends of the deceased, was very large.
The Transcript Office was closed and the
members of the editorial staff attended the
services. The services were conducted by
Rev. Mr.. Whitaker. and the officers of the
Maine Lodge, No. /, of Odd Fellows, Of
which the deceased was a member for 4C
years. Music was furnished by the Chest
nut street Sunday School choir.
The floral tributes were numerous and
beautiful, among them being crown from
the Sunday school class of which the depart
ed was for twenty years the teacher, and a
harp from the school. A pillow, closed
book, and wreaths were among the other
floral designs contributed. The deceased
was deyout Christian and was for twenty.
nine years member of the church. Messrs
Charles II. Baker, j. p. Butler, C, w. Pick.
ard and VIM. NJ. Marks acted as pail bearers
The ceremonies were very beautiful and
touching and the death of 50 true a citizen is
incurred by numberless friends.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-01
Square Rugged Vessels.

Mr.. Kelsey, of Ryan & Kelsey, speaking of
square rugged vessels says there were consign-
ed to his firm alone, thirty-six square rugged
vessels-ships and barks--and this could not
be more than quarter Of those which had
arrived here the past year. The total ton
mage of these thirty-six vessels would be
more than thirty thousand tons. He said
that he could recall no year in which so
many large ships had entered at this port.
The South American trade had been especial
ly large. These thirty-six vessels loaded
with lumber for Rio Platte. Their cargoes
amounted to not less than 24,000,0O0 feet OF
lumber valued at not less than $432, 10000.
These SO vessels must have disbursed in this
port not less than 800, 10000, while the money
paid out for labor, storage, etc, etc., bills on
the lumber they took away, from the time it
reached Portland until it was loaded on ship
board, would amount to $4,000.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-01
Work for the Police.

Yesterday forenoon, between eight and
nine O'Clock, man went to the house of Mr..
Patrick Feury. rear of % High street. Mrs.
Feury was alone, and the fellow told her he
had silver ware for sale. As quick as he
gained admission to the house, however, he
drew a revolver and was about to rob the
premises when a countryman drove into the
yard, and the thief hastily decamped.
Yesterday morning. Mrs. Louise Mount
fort of West Falmouth, missed pocket-book
containing sum of money. The property
is believed to have been stolen. Mrs.
Mountfort had come into the city and had
gone to bank to transact some business,
when she discovered her loss.
Saturday night, Joshua Thornton's bonnet
bleaehsry on Federal street, was broken into
and small sum of money stolen.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-01
SUBURBAN NEWS.
BOWERY BEACH.

The first wild geese of the fall migration
were seen here Friday morning. Two fiocks
were seen.
The little steamer. "Valora," Capt Haskell,
was noticed off the Cape Friday forenoon
with three fishing schooners in tow, taking
them to port.
Great activity is being manifested among
the farmers engaged in harvesting cabbages.
estimated in this district alone, during the
past week, that 500 tons were harvested and
housed. This is exclusive of Richmond
Island where it is said large crop has been
raised. five acres having been planted.
A cold easterly storm with rain and high
wind set in at sunrise Sunday, and all the
forenoon large fleet of fishermen and
coasting vessels were striving tol reach Port
land barbor. In the afternoon the wind
abated and shifted to the north, the rain
ceasing altogether N.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-01
BRIEF JoTTINcS.


Fine day yesterday. The wind was from
tho west and southwest.
Yesterday the City Treasurer took in
about 100000 in discount on taxes
There will be an "All Saints Day" service
in st. Stephens church this evening at 7.3O.
The harbor was quiet yesterday and a
iieet OF over fifty vessels were anchored in it,
Mr. Benjamin Shaw says the Morse house
has not been sold as stated yesterday.
Last night was Halloween, and today is
All Saints Day.
SA2ley Camp, S. of ", will visit Custer
Camp On Auburn tomorrow evening.
The steamer Franconla will soon take the
place of the Eleanora for short time on the
New York line.
The Portland Light and Power Company
will commence this morning to erect their
electric light poles.
The fishermen that came in yesterday re.
ported heavy snow squat on Sunday of
Cape Elizabeth.
The schooner Edward Everett landed 3d.
900 pounds of cod and haddock, the c. u
Harrington. 1000, and the George Washing
ton, 5000 yesterday.
Mr.. George S. Hunt has purchased of Mr.
l.. G. Cummings the house and lot on tn,
Cape Shore lately occupied by Mr. Cum.
mings.
The Portland Steam Packet Company's
steamers Of this line will commence to-
night on their winter arrangement, leav
ing Boston at 8 p. m.
Corbett CT Chicago has authorized Johr
A. Kennedy Of Portland, to arrange match
for him with w. F. Conley of this city, for 9
gold medal or a watch.
The meeting of the creditors of Woodman
True d Co., will be held next Tuesday, No.
yember Sth, at the American House, Boston,
at 3 p. m,
Mr.. w. G. Chase, teamster for the Port.
land Steam Packet Company. has presented
each of his men with warm winter over
coat.
Mr.. Littlejohn, who resides on Munjo,
Hill, thought he heard burglar trying tc
get in his window Sunday night. The neigh
-,~bors we've aroused but no burglar wa
found.
All those interested in the welfare of tn
Indians are invited to the monthly meetin
of the Womans' Indian Association to b
held in the Second Parish vestry Noyembe
LIST, Tuesday, at 3p. m.
John A. Kennedy of this city, thinks Cor
bett of Chicago, is the fastest amateur soul
Ter in the country Kennedy has lost sixty
pounds since last summer, but is not rowing
up to his old form. Peter Conley says h
can beat Kennedy one minute in three miles
The Woman's Auxiliary to the Younl
Mems Christian Association gave an anti
quarian supper in the hall of the Associa
tion last evening The proceeds will be de
voted to paying the balance due on the car
pet in the reading room.